The Importance of Professional Video Reviews for Cheer Teams Achieving Excellence

In cheerleading, the difference between a good routine and a championship-winning performance often lies in the smallest details. Teams can have talented athletes, creative choreography, and high energy, but if the finer points are overlooked, scores and confidence can suffer. This is why every cheer team benefits from a professional video review. A trained second set of eyes can spot what coaches and athletes might miss, helping teams polish their routines and reach their full potential.

!Eye-level view of a cheerleading team performing a synchronized stunt on a competition floor

Why You Can’t Fix What You Can’t See

When coaches and athletes watch their own routines, they tend to focus on the big skills or obvious mistakes. This natural focus can cause smaller but crucial details to go unnoticed. Judges, however, are trained to evaluate many subtle elements, including:

• Timing precision

• Sharpness of motion

• Clarity of formations

• Synchronization of stunts

• Dance technique

• Overall performance quality

• Transitions and spacing

• Specific score sheet categories that teams often overlook

  
  

A professional video review highlights these areas, revealing issues that might not be obvious during practice or live performances. Even top programs bring in outside feedback because familiarity with a routine can create blind spots.

Why an Outside Perspective Matters

Coaches and choreographers are deeply invested in their routines. This passion drives teams forward but can also make it harder to spot small flaws. A professional video review offers:

• Objective feedback free from emotional bias

• Insights based on official score sheets

• Specific corrections that can be applied immediately

• Suggestions to increase difficulty strategically

• Tips to polish performance and boost scores

  
  

Sometimes, a single small adjustment can improve an entire section’s score. For example, tightening the timing on a stunt transition or sharpening a dance move can make a routine look cleaner and more professional.

What JMT Video Reviews Offer

JMT Choreography provides detailed video reviews tailored to cheer teams’ needs. Their service includes:

• Written feedback that breaks down each skill and section

• Skill-specific corrections to improve technique and execution

• Suggestions to maximize points on the score sheet

• Notes on performance, dance, stunts, and tumbling

• Strategy ideas to enhance competitiveness

• Encouragement and positive reinforcement for athletes

  
  

This approach focuses on helping teams grow rather than criticizing mistakes. The goal is to support teams in reaching their highest potential.

When to Get a Video Review

Video reviews are most valuable at key points in the season:

• After choreography is finalized, to catch any issues before practice intensifies

• Before major competitions, to fine-tune routines and boost confidence

• Mid-season, especially if scores have plateaued and progress stalls

• When preparing for Nationals or other high-level events

• Anytime a team wants an edge over competitors

  
  

Waiting too long to get an outside perspective can mean missed opportunities to improve. Top teams schedule regular video reviews to stay ahead.

Practical Examples of Video Review Impact

Consider a team preparing for a regional championship. Their routine had strong stunts and tumbling, but their transitions were slow and formations slightly off. A video review pointed out these issues and suggested specific drills to improve timing and spacing. After implementing the feedback, the team’s scores increased by several points, and judges praised their clean execution.

Another example is a team struggling with dance technique. The video review identified inconsistent arm movements and lack of sharpness. With targeted corrections, the team polished their dance section, which raised their performance quality and overall impression.

How to Make the Most of a Video Review

To get the best results from a professional video review:

• Record your routine from multiple angles to capture all details

• Share the video with the reviewer along with your score sheets and judges’ comments

• Review the feedback carefully with your team and coaches

• Prioritize corrections based on impact and feasibility

• Practice the suggested changes consistently

• Schedule follow-up reviews to track progress

  
  

Using video reviews as part of your regular training routine creates a cycle of continuous improvement.